Congratulations to Northwest High School's boys basketball team for advancing to the UIL 5A State Championship game! The Texans won their state semifinal against San Antonio Alamo Heights 65-54 yesterday, sending them to Saturday's state final against Port Arthur Memorial.

The UIL 5A Boys Basketball State Championship game will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, located at 100 Montana St. Tickets for the game are available at the venue for $19, and all children ages 2 and younger receive free admission.